Manual Lymphatic Drainage

The massage is slow, with gentle rhythmic motions which stimulate the movement of lymph through the lymph vessels. It has powerful cleansing, relaxing, pain relieving & immunological effects. MLD is used primarily to facilitate the removal of toxins, bacteria, excess water and foreign substances from tissue via the initial lymph vessels and venous capillaries. It is effective in the treatment of problems including oedema, skin disorders, headache, sinus congestion, sprains and aches, stress, digestive disorders and before and after surgery, to remove tissue congestion and minimize scar formation. It is particularly useful as part of post-mastectomy therapy to reduce oedema and fibrosis and to relieve pain.